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LIVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUR'AN

KEEPING IN MIND THAT BELIEVERS
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING
ALL BELIEVERS
Those who believe and have migrated and strived with their wealth
and themselves in the Way of God, and those who have given
refuge and help, they are the friends and protectors of one another.
But as for those who believe but have not migrated, you are not in
any way responsible for their protection until they migrate. But if
they ask you for help in respect of the religion, it is your duty to help
them, except against people you have a treaty with. God sees what

you do. (Surat al-Anfal, 72)
Those who disbelieve are the friends and protectors of one anoth-
er. If you do not act in this way there will be turmoil in the land
and great corruption. (Surat al-Anfal, 73)
Those who believe and have migrated and strived in the Way of God
and those who have given refuge and help, they are the true believ-

ers. They will have forgiveness and generous provision. (Surat al-
Anfal, 74)
And take the believers who follow you under your wing. (Surat
ash- Shu`ara’, 215)
(Booty is also) for the poor of the emigrants who were driven from
their homes and wealth desiring the favour and the pleasure of
God and supporting God and His Messenger. Such people are the
truly sincere. (Surat al-Hashr, 8)

Those who were already settled in the abode (Madina), and in faith,
before they came, love those who have migrated to them and do
not find in their hearts any need for what they have been given
and prefer them to themselves even if they themselves are needy.

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